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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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